NINTENDO SNES Classic Mini goes on sale this month but there's still plenty of fans who were unable to pre-order. Thankfully there's plenty of tipts and tricks that could help you secure a pre-order before the release date.

Nintendo's SNES Classic Mini is out this month, but it's no surprise that there's still a lot of people who want one or have been unable to successfully pre-order one in the lead up to release

Stock has been slightly easier to come by in recent months, but even still it's not been the smoothest ride.

In fact, more recently some pre-order customers have been told their order may not arrive in time for release, coming up to three weeks later than launch.

Still, it's not impossible and in the past week Smyths have been selling off a few small numbers of pre-order units.

if you're wondering how best to ensure you get one of these retro palm sized consoles, then don't worry because Stock Informer has put together a handy guide of 10 tips and tricks to help boost your chances.

"You need to realise that when stock does appear on a retailer website it will likely sell out in minutes! You need to be lightning quick," first explained the Stock Informer guide.

"However with a bit of dedication and using our tips, we hope to help buy your SNES Classic Mini without too much drama or stress."

In the past, Stock Informer has proved one of the most invaluable resourcese when it's come to Daily Star spotting what UK stores do or do not have stock in for some of the most popular tech products.

SNES Classic Mini - Full list of 21 games included in Super Nintendo Classic Mini

The SNES Classic Mini has been announced. Here is the full list of games coming to the Super Nintendo Classic Mini.

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For anyone that's forgotten, the SNES Launched in Europe in 1992 and introduced what many consider some of the greatest video games of all time – classics such as Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart, Super Metroid and F-ZERO.

The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System contains 21 pre-installed classic games, can easily be plugged into any high-definition TV using the included HDMI cable.

Plus, for the first time, players who pick up the system can enjoy the intergalactic adventure Star Fox 2, the sequel to the original Star Fox (originally titled Starwing upon release in Europe) game that was created during the Super Nintendo era but never released anywhere.

While further stock for the SNES is looking less and less likely as we approach release, fans wanting to scratch their retro gaming itch could also look at alternatives.

Recently Atari revealed their new Ataribox, another retro console with a current twist that looks set to perfectly channel the feeling of the original Atari 2600.

At E3 this year Atari began teasing a “brand new Atari product.” and aired a 20-second trailer which hinted at an Atari reboot.

The released teaser hinted at a throwback to the original Atari 2600, showing a machine with the classic wooden shell.

Yesterday, fans were given their first look at the new console, along with a generous amount of new details.

Atari fans received a pleasant surprise yesterday morning when they received an email from Atari that revealed their intentions with the new console, it read: “our objective is to create something new, that stays true to our heritage while appealing to both old and new fans of Atari.” The new

This new 'Ataribox' features a sleek look, with sharp lines, a raised back, and a front panel that can either be glass or wood and allows for indicator lights to glow through the faceplate.

Atari also revealed that the console includes SD card support, a HDMI port, and four USB ports on the back.

For now, fans of the retro console haven't been given any details about the Ataribox's price, release dates or games that could be included.

Atari explained that they've opted to not disclose this information yet because they want to do things "step by step”, telling fans:

“We know you are hungry for more details; on specs, games, pricing, timing,” reads an Atari statement. “We’re not teasing you intentionally; we want to get this right, so we’ve opted to share things step by step as we bring this to life, and to listen closely to the Atari community feedback as we do so.”

That said, it does appear as though the console will play more than just games from Atari’s own extensive library of classic games.

It's said that the Ataribox will also be capable of playing “current gaming content” according to the company.

Writers for gadgets.ndtv.com have suggested - though cannot say for sure - that the machine could release with software similar to Android boxes like the Ouya or Nvidia Shield TV.

"Could this result in a console similar to the myriad of Android boxes such as the Ouya and the Nvidia Shield TV or akin to Nintendo’s retro efforts like the SNES or NES Classic? Only time will tell."